RAP Residential Specialist - 5663

Job Description

Job Description

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

 

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About the Position 

We have a Full-Time opening for a Residential Specialist at our Rental Assistance Program (RAP) in Jackson County, Oregon. This position works directly with clients and assists them in navigating complex systems (rental applications and requirements, HUD/alternative subsidy applications, benefits systems, public transportation, etc.). Within our RAP team, the Residential Specialist is considered the expert on accessing resources to obtain housing, and is primarily responsible for searching for housing, accessing community resources, coordinating transportation, and assisting with move-in arrangements. They are also involved in fund allocation to ensure all payments are made to landlords in a timely manner.

 

Successful applicants will have the skills to provide effective and professional supports which motivate individuals with serious mental illness to participate in skills training and other treatment activities; help keep individuals safe in the community; and to encourage socialization, self-help, and communication. Services provided will be in accordance with individual community integration and recovery plans. Travel within Jackson County using a company vehicle is required.

 

Vocational Training Program

For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

 

What You’ll Make

$25.00-$27.50 per hour DOE/Credentials

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

About the Program 

Our Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is designed to help high-needs individuals obtain independent housing in the community. Clients have a diagnosis of serious mental illness and are stepping down from higher levels of care. These individuals typically face many barriers to obtaining housing and it’s our focus is to help them to overcome those obstacles

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Load Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What You’ll Need

Must be QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate) certified through Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) OR meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.

Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;  OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;  OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training

If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within the first week of employment.

Vocational Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training Program will have additional training expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing.

 

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.  

 

This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds . It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

 

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

Compensation details: 25-27.5 Hourly Wage

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